Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has commissioned the Transmission Scheme for the integration of the Renewable Energy Zone (Phase-II) in Karnataka, effective 23 October 2026. The project, which covers Koppal-II (Phase-A and B) and Gadag-II (Phase-A), has received the notification for its date of commercial operation (DOCO).

Excise authorities in Koppal district recovered 5.98 kg of opium powder, valued at Rs 3.15 lakh, during a raid on a hotel near the Vanageri toll plaza on National Highway 50 in Kushtagi taluk on Wednesday, October 22. The operation, conducted around 1:20 pm, resulted in the discovery of the contraband hidden within the establishment's premises.

Officials in Koppal district headquarters have imposed a total fine of Rs 2.45 lakh on the owners of 12 hotels due to the use of expired food items and poor hygiene standards.

A utility pole near the 'See Sanduru In September' viewpoint on the Kudligi Road in Dharmapur village, Sanduru taluk, has broken in the middle after being struck by an unidentified vehicle. The damaged structure poses a significant safety hazard to the area.

A case has been registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Ballari on Monday against an accountant who allegedly defrauded 13 local traders of a total of ₹40. 66 lakh by creating fake documents related to GST accounting and return filings. The FIR was filed based on a complaint lodged by Narapat Singh, a 43-year-old cloth trader residing on L.N. Temple Road in the city.

A reservoir located between Hatte and Belagatti villages in Koppal taluk has completely dried up due to a lack of rainfall and rising temperatures, creating a severe water crisis for local residents, farmers, and livestock. Villagers are demanding that authorities arrange for water to be diverted from the Tungabhadra River to refill the reservoir and ensure adequate storage for the surrounding communities.

Member of Parliament K. Rajasekhar Hitnal stated on Wednesday that the central government's Finance Department is expected to approve the proposals for the Bagalkot-Gangavati and Daroji-Gangavati railway routes, which cost ₹944 crore and will pass through the town of Kushtagi.

A UNESCO monitoring team is scheduled to visit Hampi in Karnataka from 24 to 29 October 2026 to assess conservation efforts and master plan implementation at the World Heritage site. The inspection will cover Hampi and nearby heritage areas, including Anegundi and Anjanadri, focusing on compliance with World Heritage Site guidelines.

Residents of Ballari have raised serious safety concerns after an electric pole was left standing in the middle of a newly widened and tarred road. The incident, which occurred on the main route connecting the Kanekal bus stand to the Andral bypass, has drawn sharp criticism regarding civic planning and the accountability of project officials.

The Tungabhadra Project and Vijayanagara Canals Irrigation Advisory Committee (ICC) have decided to release water to Koppal, Raichur, Ballari, and Vijayanagara districts solely for drinking purposes and existing crops until November 20, citing severe rainfall deficits that preclude winter irrigation.

A large-scale protest led by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) was held in Koppal on Friday, demanding that the state government provide essential infrastructure and construct a dedicated building for Koppal University, which is viewed as a beacon of higher education for the district's students.

A six-year-old male tiger has been roaming the Tembha forest area in Gangavati taluk for approximately 85 days, prompting forest department officials to remain on high alert. The presence of the big cat has instilled fear among local villagers, while wildlife experts are investigating whether the limited availability of natural prey in the region can sustain the animal long-term.